Trump says Putin wants deal with Ukraine, criticizes Zelensky for refusing to compromise
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin hopes to reach an agreement on the war in Ukraine and accused Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky of refusing to compromise. The two sides traded barbs over diesel sanctions and attacks on Russian oil refineries.
Anita Mui’s ashes stolen for 3 months; family makes urgent appeal for help finding them
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Anita Mui’s ashes were stolen from the Hoi Fai Pagoda at Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, sometime in July. Nearly 3 months after the theft was reported to police, they have yet to be recovered, and her family is urgently appealing to the public for leads to help find them.
Facts
Nearly 3 months since the theft was reported to police
Wrong-way driving and double parking on the Crystal Palace section of Hehuanshan; Nantou police step up enforcement
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
During the National Day holiday, wrong-way driving and double parking on the Crystal Palace section of Provincial Highway 14A on Hehuanshan caused traffic congestion. 南投縣警察局仁愛分局 stepped up enforcement and issued citations for 27 parking violations.
Slovakia’s White Night festival invites Taiwan for the first time; Chang Fang-yu showcases light art
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Slovakia’s White Night festival has invited Taiwanese artist Chang Fang-yu to exhibit for the first time. His work “Ring: Kosmologia” is on display at the Košice Synagogue, with support from 文化部 and the assistance of 駐捷克代表處.
Travel abroad without currency exchange, with instant cross-border payments: Stablecoins enter the real world in a new payments revolution
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The article examines the current use of stablecoins for real-world purchases and cross-border business payments. Individual users such as crypto YouTuber Brain哥 use crypto payment cards linked to Apple Pay for everyday spending and benefit from exchange-rate advantages; Visa data shows stablecoin-linked card transaction volume grew 319% year on year. On the business side, CTBC Bank, O-Bank and others are partnering with VASP firms to offer settlement services and address the delays associated with traditional wire transfers. Experts say stablecoins are not yet mainstream for everyday spending but hold promise for cross-border payments, while warning of depegging, regulatory and fraud risks. They also foresee the development of New Taiwan dollar stablecoins and RWA tokenization.
Facts
99% of my spending in everyday life is now in dollar-denominated stablecoins
A crypto expert with more than 350,000 followers
Stablecoin-linked card transactions totaled about US$5.2 billion in 2025
Although that accounts for only about 0.04% of Visa’s total global transaction volume
It nevertheless surged 319% year on year
More than 160 related card programs are supported by Visa this year
Payment transaction volume rose nearly 200% year on year
Offers about 3% to 4% in crypto rewards
Even after deducting about 1% in fees and exchange-rate costs
Pay with 5 types of cryptocurrency, including USDT, USDC and Bitcoin
Isaias leaves at least 4 dead in the U.S. South and cuts power to more than 500,000 customers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Post-tropical cyclone Isaias made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane, killing at least 4 people and cutting power to more than 500,000 customers. The U.S. Department of Energy approved the release of up to 4 million barrels of reserve crude oil to mitigate the impact. The National Hurricane Center warned that rainfall could exceed 25 centimeters in some areas, with the threat of flooding continuing.
New session for the legislature’s Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee: KMT plans senior health-insurance fee exemption, DPP prioritizes budget reviews
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
For the new session of the Legislative Yuan’s Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee, KMT convener Chen Ching-hui plans to prioritize bills including a health-insurance fee exemption for people aged 65 and older and increased allowances for farmers. DPP convener Wang Cheng-hsu, meanwhile, says his top priority is completing reviews of agency budgets, while also monitoring progress on reviews of the Food Safety and Sanitation Act and the National Pension Act.
Tainan’s old and new stations coexist in a first-of-its-kind blend, offering hope of a win-win and inspiration
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Tainan railway undergrounding project has opened to traffic, making Tainan Station the only case in Taiwan where an old station from the Japanese colonial era coexists with a new one. Scholar Fu Chao-ching said the move preserves the city’s urban fabric and heritage value, and expressed hope it could inspire other cities.
Facts
Tainan railway undergrounding opens to traffic 4
Has only 9 rooms
The existing Tainan Station is the second-generation station, completed in 1936
Tainan railway undergrounding involved 10 years of relocations: construction required “changing a suit while wearing a suit”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Tainan railway undergrounding project involved nearly 10 years of relocations and protests, overcoming construction challenges including complex geology, high-voltage cables and 20 heritage remains. The project cost NT$41.264 billion. Its opening will eliminate 23 level crossings and overpasses, with plans to turn the space into a greenway and promote transit-oriented development.
Facts
Nearly 10 years of consultation and relocation
8.23 kilometers long
A total of 340 households along the route were relocated
Excavation went deeper than 20 meters
台電 161KV underground high-voltage cable
Took 530 days
Of those, 194 days of work had to be carried out during nighttime power-outage and track-closure periods
A total of 20 cultural heritage remains were discovered
About 85% of the track materials are domestically produced
Project cost: NT$41.264 billion
Two underground commuter stations added: Linsen and South Tainan
All 23 grade crossings along the route will be eliminated
Flags flutter across Taipei for National Day; there’s more to flag displays than when and how they are hung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
北市民政局 explained the rules for displaying flags during National Day celebrations, which this year will run throughout October, with a total of 2,136 flags and a budget of NT$3.43 million. 北捷 and 台北捷運公司 have also decorated some stations with flags.
A historic station shifts through time, but the feeling of “coming home” remains
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Tainan railway undergrounding project is about to open, and the century-old nationally designated Tainan Station will coexist with the new underground station. 台鐵公司 commissioned 台南市政府 to restore the historic site and has brought in private operators to manage the space. The Cultural Affairs Bureau said the restoration will be carried out in 2 phases, and the 20 remains found during construction will be preserved in accordance with regulations.
Facts
Since Tainan Station opened in 1900
With a canopy about 14 meters high
A wayfinding system with signs in 4 languages—Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean—will be introduced
Submitted the overall planning report in September this year
5 buildings designated for restoration
Design is scheduled to be completed next June
4 buildings in the second phase
A total of 20 remains from prehistoric times through the Qing and Japanese colonial periods were discovered
AI drives major PCB upgrade as circuit board expo focuses on advanced packaging and glass substrates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Driven by AI computing demand, the PCB industry is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade. The 27th Taiwan Circuit Board Exhibition (TPCA Show 2026) will take place at the Nangang Exhibition Center from Oct. 20 to 22. The exhibition is reaching a record scale, focusing on technology trends including advanced packaging, glass substrates and high-end substrates, and will feature nearly 50 forums on AI computing, next-generation packaging and smart manufacturing challenges.
Hualien hot springs serve up creative cuisine as low-carbon cycling tours gain popularity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As the weather turns cooler, hot spring operators in Rueisui, Hualien, are creating innovative hot spring cuisine using local ingredients from Hualien and Taitung. Low-carbon tourism that incorporates cycling is also proving popular. The 中華民國溫泉觀光協會 relocated its forum to Rueisui, Hualien, this year to help revitalize leisure tourism.
Brazilian President Lula accuses Meta of election interference, says social media posts were blocked
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Brazilian President Lula's campaign team accused platforms owned by Meta—Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram—of interfering in the election, saying Lula's posts were blocked or had their reach restricted and that his account disappeared from search results. Meta's Brazilian subsidiary denied the accusations, calling them false and unsupported by facts.
3 whistle blasts bid farewell to century-old railway as Tainan rail undergrounding reconnects city and opens new chapter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tainan's railway undergrounding project is expected to begin service late on the night of Oct. 16, after a Puyuma Express train sounds its whistle 3 times. The new Tainan Station will open the following day. The project aims to eliminate level-crossing risks, improve the cityscape and traffic, and reconnect the city by reorganizing the surface space. The 交通部鐵道局 said a feasibility study for undergrounding the Yongkang section has been approved, while plans to elevate the railway in Xinshi and Shanhua are also moving forward.
Singapore F1 Grand Prix benefits industry, bringing in more than 3 billion in tourism revenue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Each Singapore F1 Grand Prix generates about 130 million Singapore dollars in additional tourism revenue. Complementing the Malaysian race, it benefits the hotel, restaurant and B2B industry chains.
6 Chinese vessels and 5 sorties by Chinese aircraft intrude into southwestern airspace; military maintains close surveillance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of National Defense released an update on Chinese aircraft and vessels, reporting that from 6 a.m. yesterday to 6 a.m. today, it detected 6 Chinese vessels, 3 government ships and 5 sorties by Chinese aircraft intruding into southwestern airspace. The military used mission aircraft and vessels, as well as shore-based missile systems, to maintain close surveillance and respond.
Hurricane threatens oil supply; US releases up to 4 million barrels from strategic reserve
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To address oil supply disruptions caused by Hurricane Isaias, the United States authorized the release of up to 4 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to 埃克森美孚 and 英國石油公司, requiring the oil to be returned in 2027 with interest paid in kind. The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has now fallen to its lowest level since 1982.
Facts
Up to 4 million barrels of crude oil
Up to 2 million barrels of crude oil
Return the crude oil in 2027
The lowest level since 1982
The original strategic petroleum reserve of 415 million barrels
Geneva office marks Double Ten Day; allies praise Taiwan's democracy and technological contributions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The office in Geneva hosted a reception for Double Ten Day, where envoys from allied and like-minded countries praised Taiwan's contributions to democracy and technology. Huang Chao-yuan said Taiwan's economy was highly resilient, highlighting its global standing in semiconductors and AI and the results of its cooperation with Europe.
Facts
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s direct presidential elections
Ranked 4th globally in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking
Economic growth reached 14.15% in the first half of the year
Lin Chia-lung visits Poland, to deliver keynote address at Warsaw Security Forum
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung will deliver a keynote address at the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland on Oct. 13. His topic will be “The Taiwan Model: A Trusted Partner in Europe's Reindustrialization.” This is his second invitation to attend the forum.
Last day of National Day holiday; northbound traffic expected to surge in the afternoon
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the last day of the National Day holiday, the 高公局 expects northbound traffic to surge in the afternoon, with congestion possible on several stretches of National Freeway 1, National Freeway 3 and National Freeway 5. It advised motorists to set out early and said it would implement traffic management measures.
Kaohsiung Southeast Asia Education Exchange Association visits Philippines to promote AI, net zero and bilateral cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A delegation from the Kaohsiung Southeast Asia Education Exchange Association recently visited the Philippines, meeting with the 菲律賓大學, government officials and education technology teams to promote Taiwan-Philippines cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), net zero, adaptive learning and talent development.
蘭陽舞蹈團 marks six decades with “A Promise Beneath the Phoenix Tree,” revisiting a classic
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
蘭陽舞蹈團 is marking six decades since its founding with the celebratory production “A Promise Beneath the Phoenix Tree.” More than 90 former dancers and current company members from different generations will take the stage together to revive classic works.
Facts
蘭陽舞蹈團 marks six decades since its founding
More than 90 former dancers
Since 1966
The 1992 Barcelona Olympics
Celebrating its 60th anniversary
The 40th anniversary of Zheng Sisen's death
2026 is an unforgettable year for 蘭陽舞蹈團
Another performance will be held at Taipei City Stage on Oct. 11
Performances will be held at Yilan Performance Hall on Oct. 24 and 25
Pope Leo XIV again condemns death penalty; Trump still to decide on livestreamed firing-squad execution
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pope Leo XIV again condemned the death penalty, saying it violates human dignity. The US military plans to execute Fort Hood shooting perpetrator Hasan by firing squad on Dec. 3 and is considering livestreaming it online. The plan has sparked controversy, and Trump has yet to decide whether to approve it.
Trump and Putin reach diesel deal; US lawmakers to propose blocking Russian oil purchases
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a diesel supply agreement with Russia aimed at lowering fuel prices to help in the midterm elections, prompting a backlash from members of Congress. Republican Representatives Fitzpatrick and Bacon plan to introduce a bipartisan bill to block purchases of Russian oil.
永靖高工's Alishan Forest Railway model showcases Taiwan's beauty; Japanese students say they want to visit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An Alishan Forest Railway model made by students from 永靖高工 and Xiushui Senior Industrial Vocational School won the “Excellence Award” and “Best Popularity Award” at Japan's national high school railway model competition. Its detailed depiction of Taiwan's mountain scenery and cultural stories drew praise from Japanese students, who said they wanted to visit Taiwan.
Hsinchu's Guanxi records 17.6 degrees at dawn; Wu Derong says mornings and evenings will be cool around Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
According to data from 氣象署, the low in Guanxi, Hsinchu, was 17.6 degrees at dawn. Wu Derong forecast sunny conditions in the west and occasional rain in the east over the coming week, with cool mornings and evenings around Taiwan. No. 28 Typhoon “小熊” poses no threat to Taiwan.
Election Fun／Campaign visuals compete for creativity; colors and pun-filled slogans vie for voters' attention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the 2026 nine-in-one elections, Hsinchu County chief hopefuls Hsu Hsin-ying and Cheng Chao-fang, Chiayi City mayoral candidates Wang Mei-hui and Chang Chi-kai, and Kaohsiung mayoral candidates Lai Jui-lung and Ko Chih-en are using distinctive visual designs, color schemes and pun-filled slogans to shape their images and catch voters' attention.
Facts
2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Kaohsiung's 38 administrative districts
Huang Min-hui's 17 years of governance achievements
U.S. inmate survives 2 lethal injection doses, returns to prison after hospital discharge and continues receiving care
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tennessee inmate Christa Pike survived a lethal injection because of a problem with the drug dosage. She has now been discharged from the hospital and returned to prison to continue receiving care. The incident prompted the state to suspend all executions and launch an investigation.
Facts
2 doses of drugs that should have been fatal
Pautler, now 50
Served more than 30 years
23 U.S. states have abolished the death penalty
January 1995
Puckett, who was just 18 at the time
Boyfriend, 17
Classmate 斯勒莫, 19
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、Death Penalty Information Center、DPI、Job Corps
Houthi movement suspected in attack on Riyadh airport, dozens reportedly injured; several airlines suspend flights
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Yemen's rebel “Houthi movement” is suspected of launching a missile attack on Riyadh International Airport in Saudi Arabia, injuring dozens. Due to the security situation, several airlines, including 科威特航空, 阿提哈德航空 and 卡達航空, have canceled or suspended flights to and from Riyadh.
Facts
Dozens of people injured
5 people were injured at the airport and taken to intensive care
Original有3名目擊者向法新社證實
A total of 4 people were killed
Attacked twice this week
Hit by a missile at around 3 p.m. local time
Some flight suspensions will remain in place through the 12th
15 years since the disaster: Hirari Sato performs “Mirai” at the All-Japan BMX Championships, looking to the future from Sanriku
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The 一般社団法人全日本BMX連盟 will hold the 43rd All-Japan Cycling Championships BMX Racing at Sanriku BMX Stadium in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026. At this milestone event, marking 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, singer-songwriter Hirari Sato will perform her original song “Mirai” and the national anthem. Yui Hayakawa, a JBMXF ambassador, will also compete.
Find the one goal hidden in 1 million rooms! “Million Cube,” an endurance-style 3D maze game for up to 30 players, unveils its Steam store page!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社PushForward unveiled the Steam store page for “Million Cube,” a 3D maze game for up to 30 players, on Oct. 10 and began accepting wish list registrations. It is priced at 880 yen and is scheduled for release in late October 2026.
Notice: Paper discussion group on “Absorptive Capacity” by Wesley M. Cohen
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
AIマネー大学株式会社 will hold a discussion group on “Absorptive Capacity,” a paper by Professor Wesley M. Cohen of Duke University. The session will be led by Yutaka Yamanaka and held online via Zoom on Oct. 12, 2026, free of charge.
Facts
2026
1990
2018
2025
October 12, 2026
42,558 listed securities in total
Companies mentioned：AIマネー大学株式会社、HOYA株式会社、NVIDIA、ブロードコム、TSMC、モンスター・ビバレッジ、ノボノルディスク、みずほFG、MUFG、りそなHD、ハイアス・アンド・カンパニー、くふう住まいコンサルティング、株式会社河野メリクロン、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、少数株ドットコム株式会社、JSTOR、Clarivate、The Nobel Prize
Prepare for OJT and handovers through individual tasks: “Practical Workplace Training Room” launches
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
リクエスト株式会社 has launched “Practical Workplace Training Room,” a website for people responsible for OJT, job instruction and handovers in the workplace. Drawing on organizational behavioral science research based on data from 980 companies and 338,000 people, it provides tools to help organize the conditions and decision-making criteria that instructors naturally observe, starting with an individual task.
More than 50 ayu at the annual “Weir Festival”: 4 university students join the 2nd biological survey in Yokomakura, Karatsu, home to Saga Prefecture’s first site for coexistence with nature
“Spelabo Koshigaya Sengendai” storage facility to open on Nov. 1, 2026, a 15-minute walk from Sengendai Station in Koshigaya
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“Spelabo Koshigaya Sengendai,” a storage facility operated by 株式会社UKCorporation, will open on Nov. 1, 2026. Located in Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture, it is a 15-minute walk from Sengendai Station on the Tobu Skytree Line. A special discounted rent will be offered as an opening promotion.
Special exhibition at Daitokuji Temple, Oct. 24 (Sat.)–28 (Wed.): “Japan’s Creative Beauty: From Daitokuji to the World”—Sengoku culture, tea ceremony, Zen and contemporary art
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一般社団法人夢洲新産業・都市創造機構 will hold a special exhibition at Daitokuji Temple from Oct. 24 to 28, 2026, showcasing new interpretations of Japanese culture by contemporary artists.
Facts
For 700 years
Oct. 24 (Sat.)–28 (Wed.), 2026
Founded in 1315 by Daito Kokushi Sōhō Myōchō
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人夢洲新産業・都市創造機構、阪急電鉄 (株)、トヨタモビリティ新大阪 (株)、(株) 竹中工務店、オムロン (株)、(株) ユニオン、(株) 長谷工コーポレーション、NOT A HOTEL（株）
King Protea achieves an industry-leading number of accounts supporting the nightlife industry through social media management services｜株式会社キングプロテア unveils its 2026 results for the first time
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社キングプロテア announced on Oct. 10, 2026, that its social media management service for the nightlife industry had reached an industry-leading number of supported accounts. It released results showing more than 1,500 videos produced to date and 26 accounts currently managed, and offers initiatives based on verification data from its own concept café.
Dedicated review questions for shoe repair shops: Simply show customers a QR code at pickup to generate reviews praising the quality of the work｜口コミロボ™
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SweetLeap株式会社 has added a dedicated review-question feature for shoe repair shops to its AI agent 口コミロボ™ and provides support for attracting customers and improving local search rankings on Googleマップ.
Major global project for “NARUTO” launches! New developments in anime, manga and card games unveiled all at once
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社テレビ東京 announced the major global project “PROJECT RASENGAN” for “NARUTO” at New York Comic Con on Oct. 10, 2026. Key initiatives include producing a new crossover anime, “NARUTO × NINKŪ,” with 集英社; a new manga written by original creator Masashi Kishimoto; and global releases of card and smartphone games by 3 Bandai-affiliated companies.
Facts
Oct. 10, 2026 (local time)
4 episodes in total
June 2027
Feb. 2027
December 19 (Saturday) and 20 (Sunday), 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社テレビ東京、株式会社テレビ東京ホールディングス、集英社、株式会社バンダイ、株式会社BANDAI SPIRITS、株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、BANDAI CARD GAMES
【MATE.BIKE】Installation and test-ride event to be held at Mercedes-Benz STUDIO TOKYO!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Danish e-bike brand MATE.BIKE will hold an exhibition of all its models and a test-ride event at Mercedes-Benz STUDIO TOKYO in Omotesando, Tokyo, from Oct. 11 to 25, 2026. In collaboration with メルセデス・ベンツ日本社’s new EV, the event will present an urban lifestyle enabled by next-generation mobility.
Facts
October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
25th (Sun)
Power output improved by more than 36%
Assist performance approximately 30% more powerful
Hours: 11:00–18:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社MATE.BIKE JAPAN、MATE.BIKE、Mercedes-Benz STUDIO TOKYO、メルセデス・ベンツ日本社、PANAMERICANA BAR by MUSIUM
Plan budgets separately for email and phone outreach and company-list preparation: Fisicom refreshes its sales outsourcing estimate simulator
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フィシルコム株式会社 has revamped its sales outsourcing estimate simulator, offering a feature that allows users to plan budgets separately for the number of outreach attempts and the number of companies on a prepared list.
【FlexiSpot】“Autumn Work Style & Desk Expansion FAIR” begins Oct. 11, featuring special prices on popular desks and chairs and discounts on bundled accessory purchases
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Flexispot Japan株式会社 will hold its “Autumn Work Style & Desk Expansion FAIR” from October 11 to 20, 2026, offering special prices on electric standing desks and office chairs, a free balance board with purchases of eligible products, and discounts on bundled accessory purchases.
A special edition of the “103rd Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Race” will air on CS channel 日テレジータス from 19:00 on 10/25 (Sun.), spotlighting the bid to compete in the “103rd Hakone Ekiden”! The program will feature behind-the-scenes footage from before and after the race, as well as interviews following the announcement of the results!
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株式会社CS日本 announced that it will air “The 103rd Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Race: Special Edition” on CS channel 日テレジータス from 19:00 on October 25. The top 10 schools in the qualifying race, held over a 217.1-km out-and-back course, will earn places in the main event.
“Bushiroad 20th Anniversary Book” goes on sale Friday, January 8, 2027!
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株式会社ブシロードワークス announced that it will release the “株式会社ブシロード 20th Anniversary Book” on January 8, 2027. Priced at ¥1,760, it comes with bonuses including an advance lottery application ticket for the live event and a PR card voucher.
The smartphone battle action game based on the beloved “NARUTO-ナルト-” is finally set for a worldwide release!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント announced that “火影忍者 MOBILE,” a smartphone battle action game based on “NARUTO-ナルト-,” will be released worldwide. A teaser PV was unveiled at “New York Comic Con 2026,” held on October 11 Japan time, and further details are scheduled to be announced at “Jump Festa 2027.”
Facts
October 11 (Sun.), Japan time
New York Comic Con 2026
Jump Festa 2027
Began distribution in mainland China in 2016
Since the manga began serialization in 1999
Serialization ended in 2014 with chapter 700
Cumulative circulation of the collected volumes exceeded 2 hundred million 5,000 ten-thousand copies
A TV anime began airing on the TV Tokyo network in 2002
From 2007, it aired as “NARUTO-ナルト- 疾風伝”
Aired through March 2017
Marked the 20th anniversary of its television broadcast in October 2022
Distributed in more than 60 countries and regions
11 theatrical anime films have also been released
Distributed in more than 145 countries and regions worldwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、集英社、テレビ東京、ぴえろ
Major new “NARUTO-ナルト-” project “PROJECT RASENGAN” launches!
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バンダイナムコグループ has launched “PROJECT RASENGAN,” a major global project aimed at expanding the “NARUTO-ナルト-” anime franchise. From 2027 to 2029, initiatives will span manga, anime, games and trading card games. Announcements include a worldwide release for the smartphone battle action game “火影忍者 MOBILE” and a new release of the “NARUTO Card Game.”
Facts
Manga serialization began in 1999
Project period: planned for 2027–2029
cumulative print run of the collected volumes has surpassed 250 million copies
Collected volumes distributed in more than 60 countries and regions
The TV anime is currently distributed in more than 145 countries and regions worldwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイ、株式会社BANDAI SPIRITS、株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、バンダイナムコグループ、集英社、テレビ東京、ぴえろ、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
ユーステラグループ establishes ルナリアアセットマネジメント合同会社. Expanding into new business areas, with the operation of VR media outlet “ぶいれぽ” at its core
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ユーステラグループホールディングス合同会社 established ルナリアアセットマネジメント合同会社 on September 28, 2026. In addition to operating the VR media outlet “ぶいれぽ,” the company plans to expand into new business areas, including facility operations, AI and asset management.
“U-35 International Open Call Exhibition ２０２６: Inheriting the Future” runs from 10/2 (Fri.) to 11/29 (Sun.)!
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The “U-35 International Open Call Exhibition ２０２６,” organized by 一般社団法人夢洲新産業・都市創造機構, is being held at Obai-in, Daitokuji Temple, Kyoto, from October 2 to November 29, 2026.
Facts
U-35 International Open Call Exhibition ２０２６
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人夢洲新産業・都市創造機構、阪急電鉄 (株)、トヨタモビリティ新大阪 (株)、(株) 竹中工務店、オムロン (株)、(株) ユニオン、(株) 長谷工コーポレーション、NOT A HOTEL（株）
人道の港 敦賀ムゼウム marks the 6th anniversary of its reopening with “Discover, Experience, Connect: ６th Anniversary Fest”
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人道の港 敦賀ムゼウム will hold “Discover, Experience, Connect: ６th Anniversary Fest” to mark the 6th anniversary of its reopening on November 3, 2026. The day’s program will include extended opening hours, a JICA special exhibition on refugees, and sales and workshops related to Poland and Lithuania.
A turbo-fan model fans will love, with more than 150, 300 or 1,000 parts to choose from. BLDB presents 3 models as Halloween gifts
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
BLDB is presenting 3 electric turbo-fan model kits (DM122, DM121 and DM119) as Halloween gifts. The 3 models vary in the number of parts and assembly time, and the company is running a campaign offering 26% off all products in its official store for October 2026 only.
Exhibition of winning entries in the Sacchan Drawing Contest!
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ヤマサ蒲鉾株式会社 is holding an exhibition of winning entries in the “2026 Sacchan Drawing Contest,” featuring its mascot “Sacchan,” at かまぼこ工房 夢鮮館 in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture.
Facts
A total of 3,956 entries were submitted from across Japan
“A must-try!” 漁港食堂 秦野店, a hot topic for its all-you-can-eat sashimi, is reopening on Thursday, October 8, after renovations that expand its menu of seafood rice bowls, set meals, seafood broth ochazuke and more for everyday dining!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
「漁港食堂 秦野店」 reopened after renovations on Oct. 8, expanding its selection of convenient everyday menu items such as seafood bowls and set meals. New offerings include seafood bowls and ochazuke sets made with a special sesame soy sauce, all-you-can-eat sashimi, and a seafood mala tang hot pot with more than 50 ingredients. Its operator, 株式会社イートウイング, runs a diverse range of food and beverage brands.
Notice of a paper reading group on “Resolving the Knowledge Paradox” by David B. Audretsch
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AIマネー大学株式会社 will hold an online reading group on Professor David B. Audretsch’s paper “Resolving the Knowledge Paradox.” The session will be led by 山中裕 and held on Zoom on October 12, 2026.
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2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
Research Policy, 2008
Vol. 37
No. 10
pp. 1697–1705
In 1980
In 2021
Starting in July 2026
October 12, 2026
Born in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, in 1976
In the early 2010s
Joined HOYA in 2010
Shareholder proposals on 15 agenda items
Just over 45 percent in favor
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In 2011
Gained support in the 40% range
Obtained a favorable court ruling in 2025
More than 1,000 publicly listed companies worldwide
Don't rush to replace your water heater if your shower turns hot and cold! Plumber points to the “critical culprit”: many people waste money for nothing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article explains that shower water turning hot and cold does not necessarily mean the water heater is faulty; possible causes include pressurizing equipment and pipe distance. It offers troubleshooting steps and compares the features and suitable uses of gas, electric and heat pump water heaters to help readers choose the right equipment.
Facts
Shower water that turns hot and cold or unstable water pressure is often related to pressurizing equipment, floor level, pipe diameter and pipe distance.
When troubleshooting hot water problems, first check whether the pressurizing equipment is working properly, then see whether the water heater's capacity matches the amount of water being used at the same time, and finally check the pipe distance.
Gas water heaters suit households that need a continuous, large supply of hot water, offering hot water on demand and continuous supply.
For a multibathroom, multistory home with a bathtub, a heat pump water heater may be worth considering, but space for installing the equipment should be set aside in advance.
Beijing Watch》Could plague spread across borders? From China-Russia drills to a researcher's death, exposing Siberia's public health shadows
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The death from unexplained pneumonia of an anti-plague researcher in Russia's Irkutsk region has raised concerns about plague spreading across borders. Although Russia has denied an outbreak and the WHO assesses the risk as low, the incident's timing alongside a China-Russia joint plague drill highlights the challenges of border disease prevention.
Facts
A 28-year-old woman working at a scientific research institute combating plague in Siberia and the Far East died of severe pneumonia in early October.
About 200 people who had contact with her were placed in isolation or under medical monitoring.
China and Russia held a joint emergency drill for “cross-border plague transmission” in Fuyuan, Heilongjiang Province, from August 24 to 27, 2026.
Russian officials denied that there was a plague outbreak, saying the deceased died of “pneumonia of unknown cause.”
The World Health Organization said the public health risk in Russia was low.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said there is currently no evidence of secondary cases or sustained human-to-human transmission.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly called on Russia to improve transparency.
Craftsmen renovating the Forbidden City uncover “15 layers of gold bricks” beneath the floor! The brutal secret behind its 600 years of standing—and why no one dared speak of it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Renovations at Beijing's Forbidden City uncovered a 15-layer gold-brick foundation, revealing the extreme defensive construction methods employed by Ming emperor Zhu Di to guard against assassins, as well as the brutal secret of craftsmen being silenced.
Facts
During recent ground renovation work at Beijing's Forbidden City, workers unearthed a structure of as many as 15 layers of specially made “gold bricks” beneath core areas, including the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
To prevent political enemies from digging tunnels into the palace, Ming emperor Zhu Di ordered the foundation to be laid in an alternating “seven horizontal, eight vertical” pattern and mixed sticky rice paste into the clay mortar to create a dense foundation.
The gold bricks beneath the Forbidden City were actually “capital bricks” specially made at the Lumu Imperial Kiln in Suzhou. Their production required high-quality soil from the Lake Tai region, which had to be left to settle and undergo pretreatment for one to two years.
Quality control for the gold bricks was extremely strict: they had to meet the standard “no holes when broken, ringing when struck.” If a knife blade could fit between the bricks during paving, the entire area had to be relaid.
Zhu Di implemented a system requiring craftsmen to mark their names on their work and, after the Forbidden City was completed, ordered the craftsmen involved in building the core foundation to be “silenced with poison” to prevent leaks.
Weather forecast／The fine weather is about to end! Cold air arrives on this 1 day, bringing “cooler temperatures and 4 straight days of rain”—when will it be wettest and coolest?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Weather expert Wu Derong analyzed Taiwan's weather for the coming week, saying conditions will be sunny and stable from the 12th to 13th, while the chance of rain in eastern Taiwan will rise from the 14th to 17th and the west will remain sunny. No. 28 Typhoon “小熊” poses no threat to Taiwan.
Facts
The lowest temperature on the plains across Taiwan early today (12th) was just 17.6 degrees Celsius in Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County.
Around noon, temperatures in Nantou County reached more than 36 degrees, prompting 氣象署 to issue a yellow alert.
The coming week's weather will feature “sunny conditions in the west and occasional rain in the east, comfortable daytime temperatures in the north and warmer conditions in the south, with cool mornings and evenings around Taiwan.”
No. 28 moderate Typhoon “小熊” has reached peak strength and is moving northwest, posing no threat to Taiwan.
The chance of rain in eastern Taiwan will rise from the 14th to 17th, occasionally extending to the eastern side of Greater Taipei.
How old is Lai Ching-te's “Republic of China”? Lee Yen-chiu highlights the “only number” in his National Day speech: he vaguely sidestepped the 4 key characters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Media personality Lee Yen-chiu criticized President Lai Ching-te for deliberately avoiding mention of the “115th birthday of the Republic of China” in his National Day speech, using only the “30th anniversary of direct presidential elections” as a time marker. She questioned whether this was meant to blur the fact of the country's founding and speculated that Lai was trying to establish a new narrative of the Republic of China beginning with direct elections in Taiwan.
Facts
Media personality Lee Yen-chiu wrote that Lai Ching-te did not mention the Republic of China's 115th birthday in his National Day speech.
The only number in Lai Ching-te's National Day speech was the 30th anniversary of direct presidential elections.
Li Yanqiu questioned Lai Ching-te for avoiding the founding year, saying the number of years since the founding should not be left ambiguous.
Li Yanqiu believes Lai Ching-te is trying to equate the Republic of China with Taiwan.
Deutsche Welle on Lai Ching-te’s Double Ten address: “Strengthening self-defense” does not mean “giving up dialogue”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Lai Ching-te stressed self-defense and peace in his Double Ten address, drawing strong criticism from the Taiwan Affairs Office. Han Kuo-yu criticized the confrontation between the Presidential Office and the Cabinet and the rift in democracy, while the Kuomintang moved its National Day flag-raising ceremony to Kaohsiung.
Facts
Lai Ching-te delivered his Double Ten National Day address, titled “Taiwan, a City on a Hill, the Salt of the Earth, the Light of the World,” in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on October 10.
Lai Ching-te stressed that strengthening self-defense is intended to ensure dialogue can take place on an equal and dignified basis, not to abandon dialogue.
Zhang Han, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, criticized Lai Ching-te’s speech as disregarding facts and reversing right and wrong.
Kuomintang Chairperson Cheng Li-wun announced that the party would hold its National Day flag-raising ceremony in Kaohsiung for the first time this year.
Lai Ching-te announced that growth allowances for children aged 0 to 18 would be issued starting next year, along with a plan to support one million renter households.
Should you choose 92 or 95 gasoline for your motorcycle? CPC reveals the correct answer, with a motorcycle shop owner confirming it won’t damage your bike: “It extends its life and saves money”
Using 95- or 98-octane gasoline in a motorcycle with a low compression ratio can cause incomplete combustion and carbon buildup.
There is no need to flush the fuel tank when switching from 95 to 92, but frequent mixing over a long period is not recommended.
Motorcycles with older engines or a compression ratio that has risen indirectly because of carbon buildup may be switched to 95-octane gasoline as appropriate.
Should you clean your ears regularly? Does it matter whether earwax is dry or wet? A doctor answers a longstanding question: Stop using cotton swabs to dig in your ears! The right way to clean your ears, explained
Earwax helps maintain a mildly acidic microenvironment in the ear canal, at around pH 6, and has powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties.
A netizen who once worked at a hearing-aid store said an older customer suffered moderate hearing loss due to severe earwax blockage. After a doctor removed the earwax, the customer’s hearing improved significantly and they returned the hearing aids.
National Health Insurance covers medical treatment for impacted earwax, so seeking care is entirely reasonable if there is a significant blockage or impaired hearing.
The key reasons to seek medical care listed by doctors include abnormal hearing, severe discomfort, and abnormal discharge.
He handed his entire 1.7 million yen salary to his wife! The 58-year-old man spent only 6,000 yen a month, but was devastated when he checked his savings before retirement
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A 58-year-old Japanese manufacturing manager had long taken no interest in household finances and was shocked to discover before retirement that he had just 12 million yen in savings and still had a mortgage, far less than expected. A review showed that much of the money had gone toward the mortgage, children’s education, and daily expenses, so the couple decided to review their finances together and plan for retirement income.
Facts
A 58-year-old Japanese manufacturing manager earned as much as 8.5 million yen a year and received just 30,000 yen a month in spending money.
Before retirement, the husband discovered that his actual savings amounted to only about 12 million yen, and that 4.5 million yen remained unpaid on the mortgage.
Data from Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications show that households headed by someone aged 50 to 59 had average savings of about 18.82 million yen and median savings of about 12.64 million yen.
More than 66% of households in that age group had savings below the average, and 53.7% still had debt.
The average retirement benefit for Japanese university-educated managers and technical professionals is about 18.96 million yen.
The couple decided to review all their bank passbooks, mortgage schedules, insurance policies, and ongoing contracts.
Financial experts warn that couples should not leave all financial matters entirely to one partner; they should review their finances together early.
How many eggs can you eat in a week? A dietitian gives the right answer and explains how to get the most nutrition, but says 4 groups of people should not eat too many
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A dietitian says cholesterol in eggs has little effect on blood cholesterol, with saturated fat being the main factor. The general recommendation is 7 eggs a week for adults and 14 a week for older people, while certain patients should be cautious.
Facts
A large egg contains only about 1.6 grams of saturated fat.
U.S. dietitian Manaker says dietary cholesterol does not directly turn into cholesterol in the blood.
Healthy adults who eat 1 egg a day, or about 7 a week, do not face an increased risk of heart disease.
Older adults with normal cholesterol can also safely eat up to 2 eggs a day, or 14 a week.
The real culprit behind abnormal blood lipid levels and cardiovascular disease is excessive saturated fat in the diet.
Most of the fat in eggs consists of heart-healthy unsaturated fatty acids.
Older adults, get ready to claim your benefits! Welfare card benefits are being upgraded in 5 cities and counties across Taiwan in October, with up to 1,800 points available until death; eligible recipients will have them automatically credited to their cards
Starting October 1, 2026, monthly social welfare points on senior and disability welfare cards in Hsinchu City will increase from 800 to 1,200.
Monthly subsidy points on senior and disability welfare cards in Hsinchu County will increase from 500 to 1,000, and the cards can also be used to pay for long-term care transportation.
Kaohsiung City’s senior welfare card will provide 1,800 points each quarter, issued regularly in January, April, July, and October every year.
The subsidy for each ride in a participating taxi using Taichung City’s senior and disability welfare card will increase from 85 to 100 points.
Changhua County’s Evergreen Happiness Card can now be used for purchases at participating farmers’ and fishermen’s associations in the county, with up to 200 points in monthly discounts per person.
Cheng Yuan-yang, founder of META Design, believes companies can become too immersed in their own work and need a change of perspective to rediscover their history, technology, materials, and people’s experiences.
META Design has worked on 19 urban renewal sites and preserved more than 5,451 old objects.
META Design’s “Construction Site Project” has repurposed more than 41.9 metric tons of construction waste to date.
For the renovation of the lobby at Farglory International Center, the team removed the original granite wall panels, cut and prepared them, turned them over, and reinstalled them.
【The Journalist】Patients must pay the price difference between brand-name and generic drugs following legislative amendments; these 10 medications should not be switched lightly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang announced plans to amend the National Health Insurance Act so that, for brand-name drugs that have been off patent for more than 5 years and meet the three-identical criteria, patients would pay the price difference if the drugs remain expensive. The aim is to balance NHI finances with patients’ right to choose their medication.
Facts
Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang said the National Health Insurance Act may be amended to bring the prices of brand-name drugs that have been off patent for more than 5 years and meet the three-identical criteria in line with generic drugs, with patients paying the difference.
In reality, not all brand-name drug manufacturers whose patents have expired are willing to lower prices in response to the National Health Insurance Administration’s annual drug price survey.
Some originator drug makers threaten to withdraw from the Taiwan market if they do not receive satisfactory National Health Insurance reimbursement prices.
Experts say generic drugs have the same ingredients and efficacy as originator drugs.
The government must do its utmost to protect the public’s right to choose their medication, ensuring that people who want originator drugs can get them.
2027 (116年) Calendar! 9 long weekends of 3 days or more, 7 days off for Lunar New Year—how to take leave for 11 consecutive days: a year-round guide to taking time off
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Directorate-General of Personnel Administration, Executive Yuan, has released the 2027 government agency work calendar, with 121 days off in total, including 9 long weekends of 3 days or more. The Lunar New Year break lasts 7 consecutive days and can be extended to 11 days by strategically taking leave. The calendar also provides leave-taking tips for each holiday and school vacation references.
Facts
The 2027 (民國116年) government agency work calendar lists 121 days off for the year.
The 2027 Lunar New Year break lasts 7 consecutive days, from February 4 to February 10.
In 2027, Children’s Day and Tomb-Sweeping Day combine to make a 4-day holiday, from April 3 to April 6.
In 2027, the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day do not directly create any long weekends.
December 31, 2027, is a compensatory day off because New Year’s Day in 2028 falls on a Saturday.
The original source lists the 2027 winter break dates as January 21 to February 10.
The original source lists the 2027 summer break dates as July 1 to August 29.
【新新聞】Refuse generics and insist on originator drugs? Fine! Ministry of Health and Welfare plans legal amendment requiring patients to pay the difference
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Minister of Health and Welfare 石崇良 plans to amend the National Health Insurance Act to require patients who insist on using originator drugs instead of generics to pay the price difference, putting the user-pays principle into practice and optimizing NHI spending.
Facts
Minister of Health and Welfare 石崇良 recently proposed amending the National Health Insurance Act to make people who insist on taking only originator drugs, rather than generics, pay the price difference.
Most experts and scholars are optimistic about the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s proposed legal amendment requiring patients to pay the price difference.
When originator and generic drugs meet the “three sameness” criteria—same ingredients, same dosage and same dosage form—the belief that the more expensive originator drug is better is a misconception.
New drugs generally receive patent protection for 15 to 20 years after launch, during which other pharmaceutical companies cannot produce drugs with the same ingredients.
Because generic drugs do not incur the substantial costs of research and development, they are usually much cheaper than originator drugs.
Money for seniors aged 65 and over! Starting 10/12, 2 counties and cities will give each person up to 10000元: eligibility and amounts for Double Ninth Festival senior bonuses across Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
With the 2026 Double Ninth Festival approaching, local governments across Taiwan are giving senior bonuses to people aged 65 and over. The amounts vary by age and location, with some additional benefits available to the oldest residents or people in certain townships.
Facts
The 2026 Double Ninth Festival falls on October 18 (Sunday), and local governments across Taiwan have begun distributing senior citizens’ festival bonuses.
Chiayi County and Taipei City will begin depositing or distributing senior citizens’ cash bonuses on October 12.
Eligible seniors aged 65 and over can receive local government bonuses ranging from 1,000 to 20,000元 per person.
After matching additional contributions from the county government and township office, centenarians in Nan’ao Township, Yilan County, can receive as much as 70,000元 in senior citizens’ bonuses in a single payment.
Taipei City residents aged 99 and over (89 and over for Indigenous residents) can receive a 10,000元 bonus and 1 gift.
No need to pour baking soda into your washing machine to clean it! 譚敦慈 uses 2 inexpensive household items to bring years of mold and grime to the surface
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Expert 譚敦慈 offers advice on cleaning washing machines, warning that baking soda can leave deposits and recommending bleach and sodium percarbonate for a deep clean. She also explains why mold grows.
Facts
Dirt clinging to the walls of a washing machine’s inner tub mainly comes from sebum, sweat, makeup and outdoor dust shed from worn clothes.
Baking soda has poor water solubility, and especially in cooler water it can readily form fine particles that settle and may harden into a layer of sludge.
譚敦慈 recommends using household bleach at a ratio of 1:1000, then leaving it to soak overnight.
Sodium percarbonate releases oxygen bubbles when dissolved in water, effectively breaking down stubborn black grime without readily leaving deposits.
Taiwan’s climate is hot and humid year-round. If you habitually close the washing machine lid as soon as you finish doing laundry, mold can grow rapidly in the damp, enclosed tub within just a few days.
Business Leaders》From architecture and graphic design to desserts! BONBONS’s 彭詩涵 and 黃逸榛 use their different specialties to showcase Miaoli’s local character
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
彭詩涵 and 黃逸榛 returned to Miaoli and founded BONBONS, combining their expertise in architecture and design with cross-disciplinary collaborations to deepen the experience of the local region.
Facts
彭詩涵 and 黃逸榛 were classmates in the design graduate program at National Taiwan Normal University and are partners at BONBONS.
彭詩涵 oversees dessert development, spatial design and local partnerships.
黃逸榛 turns complex ingredients, culture and relationships into clear visuals and packaging.
BONBONS has worked with 貓裏紅茶, expanding desserts into food and agriculture education programs and guided walks through tea gardens.
Vessels by local ceramic artists have been incorporated into the dessert experience.
After Hours International》黃仁勳 has a clever strategy! Why did 馬斯克’s bid for 台積電 fall behind from the starting line? 烏凌翔 reveals 輝達’s strongest weapon
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In an interview on After Hours International, 烏凌翔 analyzes the semiconductor strategies of 輝達 and 特斯拉. 黃仁勳 has built a trusted position by investing deeply in Taiwan’s supply chain. 馬斯克 is pushing to build the Terafab fab to secure independent production capacity, but experts say advanced-process fabs take time to build and will be difficult to use as a short-term replacement for 台積電.
特斯拉 CEO 馬斯克 has chosen to invest in the Terafab wafer-fab project in an attempt to gain control of chip manufacturing.
烏凌翔, CEO of the technology think tank 科技力智庫, says 黃仁勳’s strategy is to integrate 台積電 and Taiwan’s supply chain into 輝達’s global operations, rather than branch out into wafer manufacturing.
馬斯克 proposed Terafab to meet 3 key requirements—quality, quantity and delivery time—and prevent the company’s expansion from being constrained by other customers or foundries.
黃仁勳 speaks Taiwanese and has ties to Tainan, helping him build deep trust and emotional connections with Taiwan’s supply chain—something 馬斯克 lacks.
蘋果 has long been a major customer of 台積電, and 輝達 has also rapidly increased its demand for advanced processes amid the AI boom.
Government announces cash giveaway! Before 10/18, “each person can get 600元” by meeting just 1 requirement: how to claim it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
To coincide with BIGBANG’s October 2026 concert at Taipei Dome, 台北市政府 has launched the “Show Up Taipei” campaign. Fans who hold tickets and register through the Taipei Pass app can get a 600元 shopping voucher and enter a draw for airline tickets and merchandise. The campaign aims to boost business district spending after the concert.
Facts
K-pop group BIGBANG will hold concerts at Taipei Dome from October 9 to 11, 2026.
台北市政府 has launched the “Show Up Taipei” fan-support campaign. Holders of tickets for designated performances can receive electronic shopping vouchers worth a total of 600元.
Registration for the campaign runs from 12 p.m. on October 8, 2026, to 24:00 on October 18.
The 600元 in electronic shopping vouchers consists of 2 business district vouchers worth 100元 each, 2 night market vouchers worth 100元 each, and 2 market vouchers worth 100元 each.
The electronic vouchers are valid until 24:00 on November 8, 2026.
Prizes include surprise concert merchandise bundles, idol IP pop-up gift sets, and round-trip airfare for 2 on any route within Asia.
Business Leaders》Miaoli blueberries and 貓裏紅茶 become desserts! BONBONS uses design to connect farmers, children and local artisans
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
BONBONS founder 彭詩涵 returned to Miaoli and combined desserts with design, developing products using local ingredients such as Miaoli blueberries and 貓裏紅茶. Through food and agriculture education and children’s creative projects, she connects local resources and creates an entry point for discovering Miaoli.
Facts
OriginalBONBONS甜點由彭詩涵與黃逸榛於2019年創立。
BONBONS has registered capital of NT$2.2 million.
彭詩涵 has a background in architecture and spatial design and later trained in French pastry.
The BONBONS team has visited 18 townships in Miaoli to explore local products such as jujubes, mesona, tea and peanuts.
BONBONS currently earns most of its revenue from desserts, shelf-stable gift boxes and corporate orders.
The team once put together a cookie gift box with 九 flavors, allowing consumers to see different townships through a single box of treats。
Peng Shihan’s advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is that passion can get you started, but you must have the ability to keep yourself afloat。
Interview》Breaking through the many taboos surrounding a “Taiwan contingency”: China-born Japanese lawmaker Shih Ping makes his move
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In an interview with 風傳媒, Japanese Innovation Party senator Shih Ping said that China would not dare to use force against Taiwan because of purges and corruption within the Chinese military, as well as Taiwan’s geographic and technological strategic advantages, and urged the public not to panic excessively。
Facts
China-born Japanese senator Shih Ping gave an interview to 風傳媒。
Shih Ping believes there is no need for the public to panic excessively over the military threat from China。
In recent years, Xi Jinping has launched a major purge of the military, leading to the imprisonment of commanding generals。
Corruption within the Chinese military has severely damaged the quality of its main military equipment。
The Taiwan Strait’s natural barrier and TSMC’s strategic importance are factors that hinder China’s actions。
Shih Ping argues that as long as Taiwan demonstrates its determination to defend itself, China will not dare to act rashly。
Hsu Chien-hung column: What is “Gung Ho,” mentioned at the Trump-Xi talks? The reality and myth of U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Evans Carlson
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines the historical background of Trump’s mention of “Gung Ho” and Brig. Gen. Evans Carlson at the Trump-Xi talks。Author Hsu Chien-hung points out that “Gung Ho” had left-wing, pro-Communist leanings, while Carlson was in fact an anti-Communist serviceman with racial prejudices in his early years。His history of helping Somoza establish authoritarian rule does not fit the Chinese Communist Party’s narrative。
Facts
The board members of “Gung Ho” included Kuomintang members Zhang Zhizhong, Wang Shijie and Shao Lizi, as well as Communist Party members Lin Boqu, Dong Biwu and Deng Yingchao。
At President Roosevelt’s request, Carlson traveled to China in 1937 to assess the Nationalist army’s performance against Japan, becoming the first U.S. military officer in history to propose military cooperation between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party。
When Carlson arrived in Shanghai in 1927 to serve as intelligence officer for the 4th Marine Regiment, he held strong racial prejudices against Chinese people and said his mission was to “tame the cunning Chinese”。
While serving in Nicaragua, Carlson helped right-wing military leader Somoza come to power, laying the foundations for 43 years of authoritarian rule by the Somoza family in Nicaragua。
Musk says Terrafab will make “chips better than anyone else’s”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
On the 10th, Musk announced in Austin, Texas, that he would invest more than $15 billion in a Terrafab chip plant in Grimes, Texas, through a joint venture between 特斯拉, SpaceX and 英特爾。He expressed confidence that his team could make superior chips based on its experience with custom equipment, despite acknowledging that it currently knows nothing about the field。
Facts
Musk said his team’s experience with custom equipment would likely help it find a way to make chips better than anyone else’s。
Musk made the remarks at the “X Takeover” event held outside the 特斯拉 Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, on the 10th。
Musk is preparing to build a chip plant called “Terrafab” in Grimes, Texas, through a joint venture between 特斯拉, SpaceX and 英特爾。
The Terrafab chip plant’s initial investment exceeds $15 billion。
The chip plant is expected to receive a $30 million grant from the Texas Enterprise Fund。
Trump says Ukraine should change presidents；Zelensky becomes an obstacle to a Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Trump on the 10th criticized Ukrainian President Zelensky for obstructing a Russia-Ukraine peace deal, and accused him of driving up U.S. diesel prices by attacking Russian refineries。To address energy issues and prepare for the midterm elections, Trump reached an agreement with Putin under which Russia will supply large quantities of diesel to the United States。
Facts
Trump suggested that Ukraine replace its leader with someone who could reach a peace deal, saying Zelensky had become an obstacle to an agreement。
Trump criticized Zelensky for ignoring the United States’ six requests to stop attacking Russian refineries。
Russia will immediately supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel to the United States and global markets。
Under the agreement, Russia will supply 500,000 tons of diesel to the United States and global markets in November。
Trump and Putin reached a diesel supply agreement in an effort to ease surging fuel prices and prepare for the midterm elections。
The USITC launched a Section 337 investigation on the 9th into vertical power delivery systems and related computing equipment。Vicor Corporation accused 20 companies, including Foxconn, Delta Electronics and Quanta, of infringing its patents and requested an exclusion order。
Facts
美國國際貿易委員會（USITC） announced on the 9th local time that it had launched a Section 337 investigation。
The investigation follows a complaint filed by U.S. power technology company 維克爾（Vicor Corporation）。
Original鴻海、台達電、廣達、立訊精密、工業富聯等20家企業遭列為調查對象。
Vicor accused the companies of allegedly infringing its patents in products imported into and sold in the United States。
The investigation covers vertical power delivery systems used in data center servers, AI and cloud computing systems。
The USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation within 45 days of its launch。
Relief orders take effect immediately unless the U.S. Trade Representative vetoes them within 60 days on policy grounds。
Companies mentioned：美國國際貿易委員會（USITC）、維克爾（Vicor Corporation）、鴻海精密工業（Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.）、台達電（Delta Electronics, Inc.）、廣達電腦（Quanta Computer Inc.）、立訊精密工業（Luxshare Precision Industry Co., Ltd.）、工業富聯（Foxconn Industrial Internet Co. Ltd.）、英飛凌科技（Infineon Technologies AG）、芯源系統（Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.）、偉創力（Flex Ltd.）、天弘科技（Celestica Inc.）、富士康（Foxconn）、鴻佰科技（Ingrasys Technology Inc.）、Delta Electronics (Americas) Ltd.、DET Logistics (USA) Corporation、雲達科技（Quanta Cloud Technology Inc.）、Quanta Cloud Technology USA LLC、Quanta Computer USA Inc.、東莞立訊技術（Dongguan Luxshare Technology Co., Ltd.）、成都芯源系統（Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd.）、芯源系統國際（上海）有限公司（MPS International (Shanghai) Ltd.）、FII USA Inc.
AI compute crunch upends Silicon Valley！Tech giants scramble for resources, even rivals must join forces
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Shortages of AI computing capacity are changing the rules of competition in Silicon Valley, forcing rivals to work together。Anthropic and SpaceX reached a computing capacity deal worth up to $45 billion, Google executives fiercely debated resource allocation, and venture capitalists also joined the scramble for resources。
Facts
Shortages of AI computing capacity are changing the rules of competition in Silicon Valley, as competing technology companies begin working together to secure computing power。
Google rehired leading AI researcher Noam Shazeer in 2024 for $2.7 billion。
Shazeer later moved to OpenAI because of limited access to computing resources。
SF Compute CTO Eric Park traveled to remote areas of the United States, Manila and Taipei in search of available computing capacity。
Original以一年期合約計算，租用輝達晶片的每小時費用較去年同期上漲60%。
Alphabet estimates that its capital spending could reach as much as $200 billion this year, with a large portion going toward AI infrastructure。
Anthropic and SpaceX reached an agreement to lease more than 300MG of computing capacity, with the contract worth up to $45 billion over the next few years。
Cloud providers are beginning to require customers to sign multi-year contracts, with upfront payments sometimes reaching 30% of the contract value.
Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia suspends operations after attack! More than 260 flights canceled as conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis escalates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Riyadh airport, the capital of Saudi Arabia, suspended operations after an attack by the Houthi militant group, leading to more than 260 flight cancellations. The incident reflects an escalation in the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, with air traffic in the area disrupted for the third time this week.
Facts
Saudi Arabia said it had temporarily halted operations at Riyadh airport, the capital, after an attack by an “enemy.”
About 260 flights to and from Riyadh were canceled on Saturday (the 11th), while another 219 were delayed.
An attack on the airport on Thursday (the 8th) killed 3 Saudi citizens and injured several others. A plane belonging to 沙烏地阿拉伯航空 was also damaged.
The Iran-backed Houthi militant group in Yemen claimed responsibility for attacks earlier this week on the capital’s main airport and Abha airport.
The Saudi-led coalition is launching a ground offensive against Yemen’s Houthi militants and has retaken the Red Sea port city of Mokha.
The Houthis currently control areas where about 70% of Yemen’s population lives, including the capital, Sana’a.
The U.S. government has warned its citizens to avoid Riyadh airport, while the UK described the latest incident as “serious.”
中央氣象署 issued a yellow high-temperature warning for Caotun Township, Nantou County, advising the public to reduce outdoor activity and take precautions against sun exposure and dehydration.
內政部消防署 reported a fire at an apartment building on Lane 11, Yongzhong Street, Bade District, Taoyuan City, and urged the public to stay away from the alert area and not gather to watch.
Strong land wind advisory (yellow alert) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Penghu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a land strong-wind warning (yellow alert), saying that from the morning through the evening of the 11th, some areas of Miaoli County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Pingtung County and Penghu County may experience average winds of force 6 or higher or gusts of force 8 or higher. The public was urged to take care outdoors and slow down while driving.
友華 signs partnership deal with Colombian pharmaceutical company! 藥技中心 connects the companies at CPHI Milan to break into the Latin American market - 環球生技月刊
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
友華集團 and a Colombian pharmaceutical company signed an agreement at CPHI Milan 2026, with 藥技中心 facilitating the match, to expand into the Latin American market.